22514 Percutaneous vertebral augmentation
Also known as: Thoracolumbar vertebroplasty, Thoracolumbar kyphoplasty
Percutaneous vertebral augmentation (vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty) of thoracolumbar vertebra, unilateral or bilateral, single vertebral segment.
In Plain Language
Bone cement injection into mid-lower back vertebra; Spine fracture stabilization
Clinical Context
Used for vertebral compression fractures in the thoracolumbar region; provides stabilization and pain relief for osteoporotic or metastatic fractures.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.79 |
| Total RVU | 7.79 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 10-day global period — follow-up visits within 10 days of the procedure are included in the reimbursement. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 7.79, this code ranks in the 49th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.0x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 22514?
CPT 22514 (Percutaneous vertebral augmentation) is a Surgery code. Percutaneous vertebral augmentation (vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty) of thoracolumbar vertebra, unilateral or bilateral, single vertebral segment.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 22514?
The work RVU for CPT 22514 is 7.79. This code is primarily used by Interventional Radiology, Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery. It has a 10-day global period.
When is CPT 22514 used?
Used for vertebral compression fractures in the thoracolumbar region; provides stabilization and pain relief for osteoporotic or metastatic fractures.
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